cmomof3RN

cmomof3RN has 3 years experience.

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1. You won't believe.....

   cmomof3RN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

   The OP was in the breakroom intently reading a document which commanded her full attention (we can derive that this was an urgent document). She was a not preceptor, nor was she awaiting a student to...

2. Songs That Remind You of Nursing....

   cmomof3RN replied to sarahbellum's topic in General Nursing

   "Hard Day's Night" by the Beatles, and others I can't think of

3. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

   cmomof3RN replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I recently had a patient and his wife in their early 40's. The man had an IV which was saline-locked, and a small amount of blood began migrating into the extension. This worried the patient, and he...

4. Best place to buy a penlight?

   cmomof3RN replied to raceman06's topic in General Students

   I bought this pack of 6 from Amazon.com, and I like them so far. Amazon.com: ADC ADLITE Disposable Penlight with Pupil Gauge (6 Penlights): Health Personal Care They are so inexpensive that I gave...

5. Im in my final year- and incompetent.

   cmomof3RN replied to LR_C's topic in General Students

   I'm glad you all posted this! I'm in my 3rd semester of an ADN program, and I worked as an intern over the summer, and I feel like I go completely brainless in clinical! I'm wondering if it's some...

6. bandage scissors?

   cmomof3RN replied to kasia87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   My bandage scissors came in a package with my BP cuff, stethoscope, penlight, measuring tape, and pen. We ordered this pack when we were being fitted for our uniforms. I think mine are 5.5". We...

7. School, Work, Family...

   cmomof3RN replied to breezyann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have found that I have to save my deep cleaning for breaks. During school, I do everything that absolutely has to be done, such as dishes, laundry, trash, etc. Sometimes my older 2 help out, but...

8. Math assesment test...OMG

   cmomof3RN replied to Jillian01520's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   It will probably be helpful to take a math course as a refresher. In my program, we have to take a dosage and calculation test every semester. We have 2 chances to pass, and if we don't pass then we...

9. Prereqs and Required academic courses?

   cmomof3RN replied to camci's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   For my ADN program, we had some prerequisites that were required before applying to the nursing program. There are co-requisite courses that must be completed for the nursing courses. These can be...

10. I just got my Acceptance Letter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    cmomof3RN replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!

11. What do you eat at 5am for breakfast?

    cmomof3RN replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    Those sound like good breakfast ideas! I have been struggling with eating breakfast early too. Usually I grab a bowl of cereal, but then I feel like I'm starving around 9 AM or

12. To Work or Not???

    cmomof3RN replied to rene76's topic in General Students

    I am in the 3rd semester of an ADN program. I am working as an NA (same as CNA, but not certified) for 12 hours on Saturdays. It does seem like it's helping me to become more comfortable with...

13. I failed nursing school now I want to come back. Would you accept me?

    cmomof3RN replied to Somethincreative's topic in General Students

    I have heard of people writing a letter of explanation when they have had not quite been ready the first time they were in the program. It would probably be helpful to have those letters of...

14. Clinical Parking

    cmomof3RN replied to TmC1999's topic in General Students

    I feel really lucky too. We park in the employee parking lot, and the walk takes only a couple of minutes. Sounds like some of you have a frustrating time with

15. Routines for those of you with children

    cmomof3RN replied to cmomof3RN's topic in General Students

    That sounds great...I would love to have my kids help out without me nagging! They are good kids, but they really can drag their feet at times when it comes to something that they don't want to do....